title: An assessment of the activity of a novel light-activated antimicrobial coating in a clinical environment.
abstract: Cellulose acetate coatings containing the light-activated antimicrobial agents toluidine blue O and rose bengal have previously been shown to be successful in killing a range of microorganisms. Here, we report on the ability of these coatings to achieve reductions in the microbial load on surfaces in a clinical environment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Microbial Diseases, Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK.
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Decraene
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pratten
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008027:Light; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D012395:Rose Bengal / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014048:Tolonium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D004202:Disinfectants; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D014048:Tolonium Chloride; D012395:Rose Bengal